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Pair of Antique Swedish Monk's Corner Chairs in Oak, Circa Early 20th Century
Pair of Antique Swedish Monk's Corner Chairs in Oak, Circa Early 20th Century

Pair of Antique Swedish Monk's Corner Chairs in Oak, Circa Early 20th Century

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of rustic Swedish munkstolar, or monk’s chairs, ca. 1910-1920. Their three legged design has

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Corner Chairs

Materials

Oak

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Black Aniline Leather, 1973
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Black Aniline Leather, 1973

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Black Aniline Leather, 1973

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Monk dining chair designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973, representing an important

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

"Solaris" Leather Chairs by Franco Vattolo for Ibisco, Italy, 1970s
"Solaris" Leather Chairs by Franco Vattolo for Ibisco, Italy, 1970s

"Solaris" Leather Chairs by Franco Vattolo for Ibisco, Italy, 1970s

$10,387 / set

H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in

"Solaris" Leather Chairs by Franco Vattolo for Ibisco, Italy, 1970s

By Ibisco Sedie

Located in Milan, IT

alternative to "Monk" chair by Tobia Scarpa for Molteni

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four Italian Scarpa 'Monk' Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Set of Four Italian Scarpa 'Monk' Mid-Century Dining Chairs

Set of Four Italian Scarpa 'Monk' Mid-Century Dining Chairs

$8,186 / set

H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in

Set of Four Italian Scarpa 'Monk' Mid-Century Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A set of four fabric 'Monk' chairs, by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molenti. Italy, c1970s. Original

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Black Chairs for Molteni, Italy 1974
Set of Six Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Black Chairs for Molteni, Italy 1974

Set of Six Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Black Chairs for Molteni, Italy 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in London, GB

met studying architecture at the Univer­sity luav di Venezia, grad­u­at­ing in 1957. The monk chair

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage, Collectible, black Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Vintage, Collectible, black Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Vintage, Collectible, black Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

$1,432Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

Vintage, Collectible, black Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Milano, IT

4 Dining Chairs - Monk by Afra e Tobia Scarpa The price indicated is for the single chair

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Natural Leather, 1973
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Natural Leather, 1973

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Natural Leather, 1973

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

“Monk” dining chair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Molteni in 1973. The Monk

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra e Tobia Scarpa Monk lounge chair Molteni Italy 1974
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Monk lounge chair Molteni Italy 1974

Afra e Tobia Scarpa Monk lounge chair Molteni Italy 1974

$10,477

H 26.78 in W 26.38 in D 21.66 in

Afra e Tobia Scarpa Monk lounge chair Molteni Italy 1974

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This exceptionally rare and iconic “Monk” low lounge chair, designed by the renowned duo Afra and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Set of 2 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1970's
Set of 2 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1970's

Set of 2 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1970's

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

a popular chair based on the same structural principle as the Monk chair. The choice of oval

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Carved Nordic Monk Side Chairs in Solid Oak
Pair of Carved Nordic Monk Side Chairs in Solid Oak

Pair of Carved Nordic Monk Side Chairs in Solid Oak

$2,200 / set

H 34.65 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in

Pair of Carved Nordic Monk Side Chairs in Solid Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of side chairs, solid oak, leather, Sweden, 1950s Sculptural pair of Nordic monk chairs

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Pair of 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Pair of 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Pair of 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Leather

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, pair of 'Monk' dining chairs, walnut, patinated leather, Italy

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Set of Twelve 'Monk' Dining Chairs
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Set of Twelve 'Monk' Dining Chairs

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Set of Twelve 'Monk' Dining Chairs

$44,400 / set

H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Set of Twelve 'Monk' Dining Chairs

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, set of twelve 'Monk' dining chairs, walnut, leather, Italy

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molteni Pair
Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molteni Pair

Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molteni Pair

$5,000 / set

H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in

Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molteni Pair

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Vancouver, BC

the same structural principle as the Monk chair, but in a new dialect, shape and feel that only the

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Original Africa Italian Dining Chairs Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Maxalto
Original Africa Italian Dining Chairs Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Maxalto

Original Africa Italian Dining Chairs Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Maxalto

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Madrid, ES

the Monk chair (1973). Their pieces have been produced by major companies such as Knoll International

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Nordic Oak Corner Chairs
Pair of Carved Nordic Oak Corner Chairs

Pair of Carved Nordic Oak Corner Chairs

$6,800 / set

H 34.5 in W 22 in D 20.75 in

Pair of Carved Nordic Oak Corner Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swedish primitive monk chairs Sweden, early 20th century Each chair is unique in its composition

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Oak

1970s Italian Scarpa Style Lounge Armchair Wood & Black Leather, Restored
1970s Italian Scarpa Style Lounge Armchair Wood & Black Leather, Restored

1970s Italian Scarpa Style Lounge Armchair Wood & Black Leather, Restored

By Carlo Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Molteni & C

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

), in particular, the Monk Chair series for Molteni. The chair is constructed of thin, flat boards of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ash

Carved Nordic Oak Corner Chair
Carved Nordic Oak Corner Chair

Carved Nordic Oak Corner Chair

$3,750

H 34.5 in W 22.25 in D 20.75 in

Carved Nordic Oak Corner Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swedish primitive monk chair Sweden, early 20th century Hand crafted artisanal chair unique in its

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Carved Nordic Corner Chairs
Pair of Carved Nordic Corner Chairs

Pair of Carved Nordic Corner Chairs

$7,200 / set

H 34.25 in W 22.5 in D 20 in

Pair of Carved Nordic Corner Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swedish primitive monk chairs Sweden, early 20th century Each chair is unique in it’s composition

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 12 Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s
Set of 12 Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s

Set of 12 Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of 12 Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s - New Canvas

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 6
Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 6

Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 6

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in bruxelles, BE

Set of 6 chairs in black leather and wood designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Model: Monk. Seat height

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 4
Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 4

Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 4

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in bruxelles, BE

Set of 4 chairs in black leather and wood designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Model: Monk. Seat

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s
Set of 4 Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s

Set of 4 Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of 4 Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique "Shop of the Crafter" Arm Chair with Hand Painted "Monk" STICKLEY ERA
Antique "Shop of the Crafter" Arm Chair with Hand Painted "Monk" STICKLEY ERA

Antique "Shop of the Crafter" Arm Chair with Hand Painted "Monk" STICKLEY ERA

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

SUPERB Antique "Shop of the Crafter" Arm Chair with Hand Painted "Monk" This is a beautiful

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of twelve “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of off

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red  Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red  Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red  Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red  Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of twelve “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of off

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of off

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Canvas

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of twelve “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 14
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 14

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 14

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of fourteen “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red  Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red  Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Brick Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Brick Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Brick Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 8

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 6 Black Leather Chairs Model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
Set of 6 Black Leather Chairs Model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni

Set of 6 Black Leather Chairs Model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of 6 black leather chairs model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni - Italy, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chair for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chair for Molteni, black leather and walnut, Italy, 1974. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Red Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chair for Molteni, ivory canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chair for Molteni, black canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Miss" Dining Chair for Molteni, 1986
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Miss" Dining Chair for Molteni, 1986

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Miss" Dining Chair for Molteni, 1986

$2,750

H 26.78 in W 23.43 in D 19.69 in

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Miss" Dining Chair for Molteni, 1986

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Miss" Dining Chair, for Molteni, 1986 Designed in 1986 by Afra and Tobia

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Miss" Dining Chair for Molteni, 1986, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Miss" Dining Chair for Molteni, 1986, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Miss" Dining Chair for Molteni, 1986, Set of 8

$22,000 / set

H 26.78 in W 23.43 in D 19.69 in

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Miss" Dining Chair for Molteni, 1986, Set of 8

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

designs like the “Monk” chair.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Monk Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of monk chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique monk chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Monk chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Monk chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni and Tobia Scarpa each produced beautiful monk chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Monk Chairs?

Prices for monk chairs start at $585 and top out at $25,793 with the average selling for $6,800.

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